Check out the latest news from the Volunteer Center.
Check out the latest news from the Volunteer Center.
Volunteer Center E-Newsletter Winter 2018
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Now Accepting Nominations for Volunteer of the Year Awards
 
United Way of the Capital Region’s Volunteer Center is accepting nominations for the Volunteer of the Year and Essence of Humanity awards, which recognize individuals and groups for their outstanding community service in Cumberland, Dauphin and Perry counties.

Volunteer of the Year awards are presented in the following categories:
  • Youth –  individual nominees, 17 years-of-age or younger
  • Adults –  individual nominees, 18 years-of-age or older
  • Groups –  groups of volunteers, any age
  • Founder’s Award –  outstanding volunteer leadership
The Essence of Humanity Award is given to an individual who demonstrates remarkable courage, love, strength, determination, encouragement, inspiration and persistence in the face of adversity. The award is open to:
  • Individuals who have overcome challenges through adversity or obstacles involving economic hardship, physical disabilities, physical and/or mental illness, etc.
  • Caregivers who have exhibited attributes worthy of recognition in delivering special care for those individuals described above. These individuals may fall under the category of parent, extended family member, coach, counselor, physician, social worker, neighbor, benefactor, etc.
Interested in nominating an individual or group? Download and complete one of the following forms:


All nominations are due to The Volunteer Center by 3 p.m. on Friday, February 16. A panel of judges will review the nominations and select awards recipients. Awards will be presented Thursday, April 19 at an event sponsored by Highmark Blue Shield.

For more information, contact Heidi Neuhaus, director of The Volunteer Center, at 717.724.4055, or e-mail her at hneuhaus@uwcr.org.
Day of Caring Committee Seeks Volunteers
If you enjoy Day of Caring as much as we do, please consider joining the 2018 Day of Caring planning committee!

Representatives from both companies and agencies work with United Way of the Capital Region staff to plan and implement Day of Caring. Your insights as a company or agency are invaluable and would bring great perspective to the planning process. The Day of Caring committee meets monthly from March through August. 

For more information or to join the committee, contact Heidi Neuhaus, director of The Volunteer Center, at 717.724.4055, or via e-mail at hneuhaus@uwcr.org.
 
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